Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asked scientists to speed up work on 6th-generation aero engines and finish India’s pending indigenous engine projects to reduce foreign dependence and strengthen future fighter jet programmes.
India and France will discuss a joint venture to manufacture HAMMER missiles in India during the February 17 defence ministers meeting, along with renewing their defence cooperation pact for ten years.
Rajnath Singh and Catherine Vautrin will meet in Bengaluru on February 17 to co-chair the 6th India-France Defence Dialogue and discuss stronger military and industrial cooperation.
For the first time, Indian Air Force instructors will train British pilots at Royal Air Force Valley in the UK which is a major step forward in defence cooperation between India and Britain.
France’s Safran is prepared to set up an engine assembly line in India under the proposed Rafale deal, supporting local production and strengthening the government’s Make in India defence initiative.
India’s indigenous 24–28 MW marine gas turbine project is likely to receive DAC approval under Make-I, having the goal to power frontline warships and reduce dependence on foreign engine suppliers.
The Union Government has granted Ex-Servicemen status to Military Nursing Service officers, allowing them to receive reservation in jobs, age relaxation, and full post-retirement welfare benefits.
Crown Defence has opened a new PCB assembly facility in Verna, Goa, to boost India’s domestic electronics capability for defence and civil sectors. Operations are set to begin in March 2026.
India has handed over 50 military utility vehicles to the Nepal Army at the border, highlighting strong defence ties and the long-standing friendship and trust,
US arms exports have jumped sharply since the pandemic, driven by global tensions and rising defence spending, with India becoming a key buyer as it slowly shifts away from Russia.
